HB 7608

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 18, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7608
Session 2026
Status enacted
House enacted 2026-06-18
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.

Sponsor
Dawson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-18 Status enacted
2026-06-18 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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